Tag: History

The Birth of the Hospital in the Eastern Roman Empire (‘Byzantium’) – Philanthropic social welfare in the Christian East

»Philanthropic social welfare and medical assistance institutions [in Byzantium] were in every respect perfect and nearly similar to present day institutions of this kind. In any case, they were the first fully equipped European hospitals« Continue reading “The Birth of the Hospital in the Eastern Roman Empire (‘Byzantium’) – Philanthropic social welfare in the Christian East” →

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‘Greek Fire’; the secret, effective and terrifying weapon of the Eastern Roman Empire (‘Byzantium’)

“Greek fire” was a flaming mixture fired from the ships of the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire  from the 7th century. The fire would cling to flesh and was impossible to extinguish with water. It was one of the most terrifying weapons ever made. Continue reading “‘Greek Fire’; the secret, effective and terrifying weapon of the Eastern Roman Empire (‘Byzantium’)” →

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